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Registered Nurse (level 2/3) |
| Typical Role |
Consolidation of clinical experience, taking opportunity to be
involved in research. Reading and appraisal of research based
literature, continuing education, participation in specialist
interest groups.
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| Experience |
Clinical experience at post-reg level within specialty, within
a clinical supervision framework.Begin to exercise clinical
judgement in assessing health needs, planning, delivering and
evaluating care. Possible assistance with research projects.
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| Knowledge |
Knowledge of the health service, including the role of other
disciplines; good understanding of the value of quality
research to improve the care of patients.
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| Training |
Post-registration education in specialty, and in critical
appraisal, audit and research; IT skills.
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| Skills |
Clinical skills of registered nurse; information systems.
Ability to adhere to protocols, and learning project management
skills.
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| Desirable
Qualifications |
UKCC registration; First degree; PG Cert/Dip; possibly
specialist practice qualification
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Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Nurse
Specialist (level 3/4) |
| Typical Role |
Nurses working at a higher level in specific clinical areas
(e.g. Primary Care, A&E, Occupational Health, Walk-in Centre)
or with particular patient groups (e.g. homeless, breast care,
ENT, drug dependency) Assumes clinical responsibility for own
patients/clients case load. Typically screens for early signs
of disease and risk factors, diagnoses undifferentiated
conditions, devises integrated care plan which includes nursing
and medical management of care. Responsible for incorporating
high quality research evidence into patient care. Identifying
gaps in knowledge and prioritising for action.
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| Experience |
Interpretation and evaluation of information from diverse
sources to enable informed judgements to set standards for
quality and appropriate care.Continual evaluation and audit of
practice, selecting and applying a broad range of appropriate,
valid and reliable methods.Experience of project management
incorporating patient/client involvement, ethical procedures,
professional and organisational accountability and indemnity.
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| Knowledge |
Knowledge of biomedical sciences, physiology, pathophysiology,
psychology, pharmacology, therapeutics, research conduct and
managementKnowledge of competency requirements for higher
practice.Understands how to highlight gaps in knowledge to
research and clinical leads. Understands how to involve
patients/clients in the research process.
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| Training |
Higher level, specialist education and training to include
research, ethical, legal and professional issues.
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| Skills |
Ability to carry out: holistic nursing assessment,
consultation/ counselling patient/clients, research in
clinical practice. Able to manage research protocols, resources
and develop staff members to maintain the overall standard of
care.Strategic and organisational acumen to raise knowledge gap
into research planning process. Professional leadership.
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| Desirable
Qualifications |
First degree; Higher award; Specialist practice qualification;
Postgraduate degree
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Consultant Nurse (level 4) |
| Typical Role |
Competence is expected in each of the four core functions:
- Expert practice;
- Professional leadership and consultancy;
- Education, training and development;
- Practice and service development, research and evaluation
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| Experience |
Substantial experience and record of achievement on all four
core functions to be able to assume greater responsibility than
level 3 practitioners.Portfolio of lifelong learning with
evidence of research experience, particularly in practice-based
research methodologies, practice development leadership and
publications.
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| Knowledge |
Knowledge of nursing values, skills, processes and outcomes.
Facilitation and leadership techniques: management and quality
processes. Organisational acumen. Development of policies and
strategy. Transformational leadership.
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| Training |
Education particularly in professional supervision approaches
and facilatation including ethical, legal and professional
implications of higher level practice.
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| Skills |
Leadership skills in practice and policy development, education
and research strategy. Staff, practice and organisational
development. Ability to create a learning environment:
Negotiation and consultancy skills. Political acumen.
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| Desirable
Qualifications |
Advanced nurse practice; Masters or Doctoral qualification
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